Dalton-Whitfield Family Movie Day presents the Frozen Sing-A-Long on December 20, 2014 at 11:00am

Join us for a free movie with popcorn and lots of singing! Open to all ages. Movies will be PG and lower. To find more information about Family Movie Days, call 706-876-7390 or e-mail powellb@ngrl.org. Keep an eye out to see the other movies we’ll be offering!Frozen Sing-A-Long – Walt Disney Pictures, 2013

Dalton-Whitfield Library presents International Game Day @ Your Library: Saturday, November 15th at 10:00am

Come to the library and play some games, including board games like Monopoly, Life, and Clue! Libraries across the country and the world will be hosting their own Game Days all around the same time. All ages are welcome and encouraged to join in.

For teens in 6-12th grade, there will be a Wii tournament. Drop by the library starting November 1st to sign up!

Dalton-Whitfield Library is hosting The Happiness Project: September, October, and November

Adults and teens, join the library in reading and discussing books and then watching the movie! See below for the full schedule and the calendar for individual events. Kids, come to story time and explore what makes you happy!

September

9th at 6pm: Discussion of Gretchin Rubin’s Project Happiness

11th at 6pm: Gretchen Rubin’s Youtube Interview and Discussion

October

7th at 6pm: Discussion of Chris Gardner’s Pursuit of Happyness

9th at 6pm: Watch a Movie!

21st at 6pm: Discussion of Julie Powell’s Julie and Julia

23rd at 6pm: Watch a Movie!

November

4th at 6pm: Discussion of Ben Carson’s Gifted Hands

6th at 6pm: Watch a Movie!

October Children’s Program
Happy Harvest month! Children will explore what makes them happy during story times and enjoy upbeat music and movies.

18th at 11:30am: Watch a Movie!

25th at 11:30am: Watch a Movie!

30th at 6pm: Chattanooga’s Symphony

Happiness Quilt
During the months of September through November, everyone is encouraged to submit a square to the library with what makes them happy written or drawn on it. These squares will be joined together to form the Happiness quilt. Library customers will be able to watch the quilt grow as new squares are added.

Mad Scientist Party: Tuesday, July 22nd @ 10:30am
End the program with a bang! The best readers will be given special recognition, grand prize winners will receive their prizes and the winners of the robot building contest and best mad scientist or robot costume will be named! Followed by a family friendly movie.

Kids from 0 to rising 5th graders will get to participate in a summer full of reading, science, and fun in our Summer Reading Club. Most events will be on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the library.

Science Zone: Tuesday, July 15th @ 10:30am
Ben Roy, former director of WTVC News Channel 9 Science Theater, will be introducing general science in an interactive exhibit full of experiments and fun. The Science Showcase is appropriate for all ages and is filled with demonstrations for different kinds of science, from electricity to chemistry, in a form sure to dazzle children of all ages. Image copyright ofThe Science Zone.

Kids from 0 to rising 5th graders will get to participate in a summer full of reading, science, and fun in our Summer Reading Club. Most events will be on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the library.

Reptile Wrangler: Tuesday, July 8th @ 10:30am
Ken Panse has been working with exotic animals for over twenty years and is eager to share his passion with children through educational presentations. Children will be able to get up close and personal with some of the animals, when possible, while learning about their habitats, dietary needs, and distinct behaviors. Some of the animals can be touched by the viewers if children behave and follow all instructions given by the Reptile Wrangler. Image copyright of Reptile Wrangler.

Kids from 0 to rising 5th graders will get to participate in a summer full of reading, science, and fun in our Summer Reading Club. Most events will be on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the library.

Dalton-Whitfield Library will be hosting a Fine “Freedom” Day! July 7th, all day long!

Ever been scared about the fines on a book/movie/CD you’ve kept way over its overdue date? July 7th is the day to bring the item in! We will forgive any overdue fees for items returned on July 7th at the Dalton-Whitfield library. This does not include any fees for damages.

We look forward to seeing you after Independence day with your overdue books, movies, music and more!

Zoo & Park Passes

Did you know that Georgia Libraries offer free or discounted passes to families who check out certain materials? They can be used once per family, and the value is unbeatable! Click on an image to find out more about the pass and how it works.

Northwest Georgia Talking Book Library

The Northwest Georgia Talking Book Library provides free library service to the disabled in 21 counties of Northwest Georgia.